Monthly Archives: December, 2021
Community and Society
COVID-19 cases on the rise again; Omicron variant not yet detected
The number of COVID-19 infections is beginning to increase as the daily reports show more positive cases over recoveries. In San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, the number of infected persons raises eyebrows among the island’s health sector. There were 19 reported cases over the long weekend, and the latest report is again showing double digits. Despite the increase in cases, the COVID-19 variant Omicron has not yet been detected.
Sports
FFB’s Yashmin Juan is first female to complete a FIFA CIES degree
The first Belizean female to hold a FIFA CIES (International Centre for Sports Studies) Post Graduate Degree is Marketing and Communications Director at the Football Federation of Belize (FFB), Yashmin Juan. She completed the executive program in sports management via the University of the West Indies.
Community and Society
Captain Shark’s rewards customers in annual Christmas Raffle
On Thursday, December 23rd, Captain Shark’s held their annual Grand Christmas raffle rewarding several lucky customers with fabulous prizes, including a $1,000 cash prize.
Business & Economy
Caye International Bank appoints Luigi Wewege as President
The Board of Directors of Caye International Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Luigi Wewege as the bank's new President.
Community and Society
Maya Community Forestry Enterprise Gives Back to the Community: SATIIM’s technical assistance in business and conservation training pays off
Santa came early this year to a Q’eqchi Maya village in Toledo District when its community forestry enterprise gave holiday food baskets to every household. Rax Mu Qiche, a sustainable forestry business run by and for Conejo, a buffer community of the Sarstoon Temash National Park, shared the wealth from a successful business cycle this week. Unlike other forestry businesses, Conejo’s model combines Maya customary values and traditional natural resource management with sound business practices. – And this year it paid off.
Conservation
Forest Department Receives Specialized Equipment Under Sustainable Development Project II
On December 21, 2021, the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, through the Belize Forest Department, received a donation of specialized forest equipment from the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations under the Sustainable Tourism Project II (STPII).
Government
Belize Energy Unit Publishes 2020 Annual Energy Report and Releases Statistical Calendar for 2022
On December 21st, 2021, the Belize Energy Unit under the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy & Logistics, officially published the 2020 Annual Energy Report. This publication presents an authoritative and official source of annual energy statistics for Belize and is vital for international reporting obligations, guiding policy, and informing investment decisions.
Conservation
Conservation Highlight – San Pedro Instructors Certify Punta Gorda Youths as PADI Open Water Divers
“Ched Cabral enlists partners and friends to travel to his hometown in hopes of inspiring a new generation of divers and marine professionals.” Valentine Rosado writes in Conservation Highlights — The San Pedro Sun
